HAWAIIAN COCONUT MACADAMIA SHORTBREAD COINS (COOKIES)
If you like macadamia nuts, this is the cookie for you! In this recipe, the buttery sugar cookie dough is loaded with sweet toasted coconut and a generous helping of chopped macadamia nuts. Additional nuts are pressed into the tops of the cookies prior to baking. Store the cookies between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container for three days at room temperature or for up to three months in the freezer. From Better Homes & Gardens.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 32 Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat on low speed until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
- Beat in the 1 cup macadamia nuts and the coconut.
- Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour (dough will be sticky).
- Using lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten balls slightly.
- Lightly press additional chopped macadamia nuts onto the tops of cookies.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.
- To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4, Protein 1.1
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FAHAD ALI BHURGRI
bhurgri.f@hotmail.comThese cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them a few days ahead of time and store them in an airtight container.
Bibi Lareb
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arif_st43@hotmail.frThese cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.
Matovu Farooq
matovu-f11@aol.comI've never made shortbread cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more shortbread recipes.
James Cornelius
cjames71@hotmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover coconut and macadamia nuts.
Amanda Mhishi
amanda-m@gmail.comI love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful. They're sure to be a hit at any party.
Al- Fatiha
a@hotmail.comThese cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and just to have on hand for snacks.
abbasi umair
a@gmail.comI was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and these coconut macadamia shortbread cookies caught my eye. I'm so glad I made them! They're so delicious and easy to make.
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a_mena17@gmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the shortbread texture and the coconut and macadamia nuts add the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch.
Toya Avery
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Amy Blanco
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Manisha d.c
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